A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'The Living Statue' (new comic by Max Linder); 'The Ace of Clubs' (new comic by Nick Winter); 'The Village Hero' (A. B. Comedy); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

An attractive holiday programme will be presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this evening, the films including a special A. B. drama and humorous one by Max Linder.

63
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The cinema-coloured drama, 'Nobility.' The comic, 'Biggles,' 'The Millionaire.' The A. B. sensational drama, 'Saved by the Pony Express.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

9.15 Programme: The fine cinema and coloured drama, 'Nobility'; 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic); 'Saved by the Pony Express' (A. B. Sensational Drama); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-11
Summary:

The American Amusement and Film Company is in a state of great perturbation, and have lost upwards of $8000 worth of cinematograph material. Mr. J. R. Armstrong and David Benjamin had come to Shanghai and started the concern. When Armstrong went to the office on the 4th, he found that every…

66
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-31
Summary:

Madame B. Rasimi was interviewed and she was the first woman to run her own Theatre and she told the Daily Telegraph how she came to make the venture of running her own theatre.

68
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-02
Summary:

Mr. W. G. Faulkner stated in the London 'Daily Mail' that due to the development of the moving-picture business, American slang terms invaded the picture theatre, are used in the common talk in London as the men in control of this business are either Americans or Englishmen who have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-02
Summary:

The use and abuse of the cinematograph are being discussed at the local education authority in the U. K. Rev. F. B. Meyer (headmaster of Eton), Winchester and Rugby, the Earl of Meath and Sir Albert Rollit. They believe that the moving pictures can be 'disastrous' if not carefully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-28 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-31
Summary:

In addition to the latest successful attractions at the Victoria Theatre, a special matinee will take place this afternoon. Mr. G. G. Moyle of the D.C.L.I. Regiment will perform. Films like the 'Last Ray of Sunshine' will also be shown.

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.

74
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-23
Summary:

A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-28 - 1914-03-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Love Everlasting' (5,000 ft) and 'The Hongkong Races Film'; Coming performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

76
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-30 - 1914-03-31
Summary:

Love Everlasting' and 'The Hongkong Races Film' for 4 nights only; performance by Violet Victoria & J. Sheridan.

77
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-31
Summary:

At the Bijou, the crowds could see the cinematographic depiction of the Hongkong Races, and the drama 'Love Everlasting' was thrillingly dramatic. Two versatile artistes, Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan are shortly opening there.

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Voice Within' (3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles and a Merry Widow'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04
Summary:

Dr. Avlin J. Cox, director of science of the Philippines, proposed to have an official photographer of the bureau take cinematograph film depicting different industries. These films will be exhibited at the Panama Pacific exposition.